Montreal residents nervous about Presidents Cup traffic [Video]

The Presidents Cup golf tournament is coming to Montreal’s Ile Bizard, and with just two weeks to go and preparations underway, many residents are not happy.

They are worried that accessing the island by vehicle is going to be a headache.

The Presidents Cup is a prestigious competition featuring some of the best golfers in the world and will be held at the Royal Montreal Golf Club from Sept. 24 to 29 on South Ridge Road in the centre of the island.

Some residents say it is making them feel like they’ll be hostages in their own homes.

“I’m not sure I will leave the island that week,” said resident Lucy Leveille.

Ile Bizard residents will need a special vignette to access the island, with each household getting three to put on their vehicles.

“If they don’t have the vignette, they will not be allowed to cross the bridge between …